How can you stay safe this boating season? ⛵️
I went out on Lake Springfield and did a ride along with the Illinois Conservation Police doing safety checks this past weekend to find out!
More tonight at 5, 6 and 10pm on WICS ABC Newschannel 20🚨
Hazardous materials are transported on our highways every single day… 🚛
But how often do we drive next to them, and what can happen if we are not careful?
I have the answers tonight at 10pm on WICS ABC Newschannel 20 ⚠️
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/district-186-addresses-concerns-over-lawrence-education-center-closing#
The Lawrence Education Center is closing with hundreds of students enrolled.
Those earning a high school diploma will go to the Springfield Learning Academy, while those earning a GED will go to LLCC.
However not everyone is on board. WICS ABC Newschannel 20 FOX 55/27 Illinois
Pro-Palestinian protests have carried into today on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus.
All is quiet now, however 2 men who were not university students were arrested Friday during the initial protests.
More for WICS ABC Newschannel 20 FOX 55/27 Illinois
The Capitol steps today were filled with advocates and gun violence survivors demanding change.
This included a family member of Karina Gonzalez who “Karina’s Bill” is named after.
Her emotional plea for change coming up at 5&6pm on WICS ABC Newschannel 20 and 5:30 on FOX 55/27 Illinois
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/jacksonville-students-walk-a-mile-in-high-heels-for-sexual-assault-awareness#
Highlights from our great interviewee Jack!
Jacksonville students walked a mile in high heels to raise awareness for sexual assault.
I have more for FOX 55/27 Illinois WICS ABC Newschannel 20 👠
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/a-year-later-sherman-reflects-on-the-2023-devastating-tornado#
“That day was, it was surreal.”
The City of Sherman is reflecting on the 1-year anniversary of the devastating tornado that swept through the area on March 31.
I spoke to several residents in the area to find out what was salvageable after the storms and what is still missing a year later.
I have the the full story for WICS ABC Newschannel 20 FOX 55/27 Illinois
We have now learned a 38-year-old man has died at the hospital this evening after an officer involved shooting occurred this afternoon in Decatur.
We have the details at 10pm on WICS ABC Newschannel 20
“It’s going to be very, very devastating for this county. There’s no question about it.”
Most crews have cleared the scene of the Rushville crash that happened earlier today.
More on how the community is remembering the lives lost tonight on KHQA WICS ABC Newschannel 20 FOX 55/27 Illinois
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/springfield-man-wins-first-oscar-for-best-animated-short-film#
One Springfield man with a dream in film and animation won an Oscar for the first time Sunday night.
I sat down with Brad Booker and talked about the journey of how he got here and the advice he has for others with big dreams WICS ABC Newschannel 20 FOX 55/27 Illinois
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/chicago-seeks-to-get-rid-of-shotspotter-technology-same-kind-used-by-springfield-police#
Chicago is planning on getting rid of police technology that has caused controversy in the Windy City, the same kind used by Springfield police.
I have more for WICS ABC Newschannel 20 FOX 55/27 Illinois on if those same issues are happening in the Capital City.